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Eva Green Joins Netflix's Wednesday as Psychic Aunt Ophelia

11/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Eva Green has been cast as Aunt Ophelia in Netflix's Wednesday season 3.
Ophelia is Morticia Addams' sister with psychic abilities and has been missing for 20 years, first revealed in the Season 2 finale.
Ophelia was imprisoned by their mother Hester Frump.
The series is created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, with Tim Burton directing and executive producing, and it ranks as Netflix's fourth most-watched English-language series.

History

Historical Context

The Addams Family, created by Charles Addams in 1938, first appeared in The New Yorker, presenting a satirical view of a macabre family life. The franchise has evolved through various adaptations, including a 1964 television series and recent projects like Netflix's Wednesday. This enduring popularity highlights its significant influence on American pop culture and gothic themes in entertainment over the decades.

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Story summary

Eva Green has been cast as Aunt Ophelia in Netflix's Wednesday season 3.
Ophelia is Morticia Addams' sister with psychic abilities and has been missing for 20 years, first revealed in the Season 2 finale.
Ophelia was imprisoned by their mother Hester Frump.
The series is created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, with Tim Burton directing and executive producing, and it ranks as Netflix's fourth most-watched English-language series.

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